Reading, NY · Schuyler County
Application for Birth Record
This application lets a person request a birth record from the local registrar by providing birth details, the reason for the request, and applicant information.
What this form is
Use this application to request a birth record through the local registrar. It asks for the person's name, date and place of birth, parents' names, number of copies, purpose, and the applicant's relationship and contact information. The form also lists acceptable identification, including a driver's license, passport, or two utility bills showing the applicant's name and address.
Who needs it
A person requesting a birth record from the local registrar should complete this application and provide one of the listed acceptable forms of identification.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists acceptable identification, but does not request a sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Application for Birth Record PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the birth details, number of copies, purpose, relationship to the person, and applicant contact information.
- 3
Gather Identification
Provide one of the identification types listed on page two; the form says not to issue a copy unless acceptable identification is presented.
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Submit To The Local Registrar
Submit the application to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Birth Record?
- No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it, and does not request a notarized or sworn attachment. It does list acceptable identification.
- How do I submit the Application for Birth Record?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The application is addressed to the local registrar.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the person's name, birth date and place, parents' names, number of copies, purpose of the request, and the applicant's relationship and contact information.
- What identification does the form list?
- The form lists a driver's license, non-driver's license, passport, naturalization papers, military ID, employer photo ID, two utility bills showing the applicant's name and address, or a police report of lost or stolen ID.